Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School Melbourne

Dr Sketchy's Melbourne at Midsumma Melbourne festival 2008!

2008-01-03T11:24:35Z

*UPDATE*

*Due to popular demand a second session has been added at 4.30 on February 2 with The Australian Ballet's, Kevin Jackson and Vivienne Wong and burlesque star, Sarah Lea Cheesecake!*

Dr Sketchy’s Melbourne is very proud to annouce it’s upcoming special Saturday afternoon session on February 2nd as part of the 2008 Midsumma festival!

At this special Dr Sketchy’s event for Midsumma Melbourne we will be treated to The Australian Ballet’s sexiest dancers, Kevin Jackson and Vivienne Wong who will perform a short piece before posing.

This is the best excuse if you ever needed one to come out and sketch - 2 of Australia’s premier ballerinas will be at your disposal while you sketch their plies and see how long they can hold on pointe!!

The second half of this special session pays tribute to our burlesque spirit with one of Australia’s hottest burlesque acts, and a Dr Sketchy favourite, Sarah Lea Cheesecake.

Not only do we have these amazing models lined up but this session will take place on a Saturday afternoon!

I recommend not leaving this to the last minute as the opportunity to sketch these models may not happen outside of a festival atmosphere!

Dr Sketchy Melbourne at Midsumma Melbourne with
Kevin Jackson, Vivienne Wong and Sarah Lea Cheesecake
Saturday February 2nd 2pm - 4pm (approx)

NEW SESSION ADDED 4.30pm - 6.30pm

As this is a once-off event as part of Midsumma Melbourne tickets can be purchased via The Butterfly Club, either in person or online at www.thebutterflyclub.com

Please note there will be no session on Wednesday January 30.

miss_louie @ 2006-12-26T16:28:00

2006-12-26T05:28:10Z

Happy New Year All!

Dr Sketchy's will be back in 2007! Last Wednesday of every month 8pm at The Butterfly Club, so make sure you've got pencils sharpened and at the ready! More details of the next session soon!

Dr Sketchy's Melbourne gots all it's Christmas wishes when Lola Cherry Cola from Man's Ruin Burlesque joined us as special guest model for December! Lollies, christmas cookies, candy canes and Lola - what more could an Art Monkey want!?!

Follow the jump for more sketches and photos of the lovely Lola Cherry Cola and Xmas Bash soon!

Dr Sketchy came to visit!!

Upstairs at The Butterfly Club...

Lola Cherry Cola with Melbourne photographer Tim Chuma

sketches Tim Chuma

sketches Mel Knight

A big thank you to Lola for being such a sweetheart and knocking the socks off everyone, a perfect way to celebrate Christmas - Dr Sketchy style!

See you in 2007!!

Dr Sketchy Melbourne Xmas Bash!!!

2006-12-06T23:42:34Z

Hark!! Christmas is almost upon us, and with that must come a Christmas celebration!!

Dr Sketchy's Melbourne will be holding a special Sketch Session with Melbourne's Queen of Cheesecake, Miss Lola Cherry Cola from Mans Ruin Burlesque!

credit Eleanore Green

Sketch Session starts at 7pm, followed by the Xmas Bash (9pm) to bring on Christmas and celebrate the last 6 months of Dr Sketchy's here in Melbourne!

Places for the Sketch Session are limited so please contact miss_louie@drsketchymelbourne.com for info.

And if you're not keen on sketching then come by at 9pm to say Merry Christmas to our fantastic Art Monkeys, models and me!!

miss_louie @ 2006-11-26T16:37:00

2006-11-26T05:37:01Z

Dear Melbourne Art Monkeys,

Due to unforseen circumstances, Dr Sketchy's Melbourne upcoming session on Wednesday 29 November has been cancelled.

Stay posted for news of the upcoming Xmas Bash, done the Dr Sketchy's way!!!

miss_louie @ 2006-07-31T22:26:00

2006-07-31T12:44:49Z

More photo goodness from Dr Sketchy's Melbourne 1st session!!!

One of our very lovely sketchers and winner of a Hi Ball Burlesque t-shirt, Kym.

Our lovely sketchers!

Another sketch by Kym

Sketch by Fiona Knight

Next session August 30th, book quick seats go fast!! Model announced very soon, stay tuned!!

Popping the cherry on Dr Sketchy's Melbourne!

2006-07-29T05:07:28Z

Thank you to all the wonderful sketchers that came out last Wednesday July 26 for Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School Melbourne's 1st session!!

Much alcohol and pencil shavings on the floor at the end of the session was a good sign that a great night full of sketching and fun was had by all!

Dolores Daiquiri was an absolute treat as first model and dazzled us with her gorgeous costumes and cheeky poses! Visit Dolores and the Hi Ball Burlesque ladies at Hi Ball Burlesque

And now, onto the photos and sketches!!!
Dolores Daiquiri shows us what makes her so delicious!

We had a crowd full of wonderful sketchers, and all round top folks...

and your hostess enjoys a well deserved drink and hopes to see you all on August 30!!!

Sketches by Ray Pethick

and sketches by your hostess Miss Louie

miss_louie @ 2006-07-25T21:22:00

2006-07-25T11:28:11Z

Read all about it!!

The Sunday Age national newspaper contacted me last week and arranged a photo shoot which has scored a BIG spiffy colour photo and write up on the back page!! Yes, folks that's the delicious Dolores Daiquiri and the wonderful Pablo and my hands sketching away!! WOOT!

miss_louie @ 2006-07-22T16:13:00

2006-07-22T06:21:16Z

Only 4 sleeps to go! Dust the pencil shavings off those pants and come on out for this one folks!!

Don't forget to pre book, seats are limited!

Featuring the wonderful Dolores Daiquiri from Hi Ball Burlesque!

image copywrite HiBall Burlesque

$10 at the door or $13 to pre book a seat
contact miss_louie@drsketchymelbourne.com

No wet or messy mediums, and don't forget to bring your sketch pad!

miss_louie @ 2006-07-16T16:27:00

2006-07-16T06:33:10Z

Check out the fantastic article with Molly Crabapple and Dr Sketchy's at the Village Voice!

and don't forget, the count down is on folks!! Wednesday 26th July 8pm, with the fabulous Dolores Daiquiri of Hi Ball Burlesque!

miss_louie @ 2006-07-09T20:05:00

2006-07-09T10:12:12Z

Spread the word and be there or be a banana!

$10 at the door or $13 to pre book a seat
contact miss_louie@drsketchymelbourne.com

No wet or messy mediums, and don't forget to bring your sketch pad!

miss_louie @ 2006-06-13T13:34:00

2006-06-13T04:37:19Z

Dr Sketchy's Melbourne is very pleased to present the fabulous Dolores Daiquiri from Melbourne's first authentic 50's burlesque troupe, Hi Ball Burlesque!!

images copywrite Hi Ball Burlesque
"Strawberry blonde, (just like her favourite Daiquiri) our Dolores is equal parts cultivated and coy, with a splash of drama. On stage, she's the epitome of cool intensity, but don't let that fool you, Miss Daiquri loves to whip audiences into a frenzy ... literally!"

So come along, Wednesday 26 July 8pm to The Butterfly Club, 204 Bank Street South Melbourne!!

bookings and mailing list at miss_louie@drsketchymelbourne.com

$10 at the door
$13 to pre book your seats

Dr Sketchy's hits the Antipodes!

2006-06-04T07:20:02Z

You better believe it cocks and chicks! Plans for Dr Sketchy's Melbourne have reached
fruition with the wonderful Butterfly Club as venue for our event. Wednesday 26 July is the scheduled first date for Dr Sketchy's in Melbourne... That's right folks I'll be trialling a mid week, evening session Dr Sketchy's for those Melbourne art monkeys that need their burlesque babe in pose mode hit! Of course you will be the first to know as more information comes to hand!!